Mesa Royalty Trust (MTR)vsOccidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
MTR
Mesa Royalty Trust
$2.86
0.00%
ENERGY · Cap: $5.39M
OXY
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
$55.91
-0.23%
ENERGY · Cap: $54.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Occidental Petroleum Corporation generates 3396931% more annual revenue ($21.12B vs $621,690). MTR leads profitability with a 69.3% profit margin vs 22.4%. MTR trades at a lower P/E of 12.6x. OXY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MTR
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
OXY
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.2%
Fair Value
$2.99
Current Price
$2.86
$0.13 premium
Margin of Safety
+8.4%
Fair Value
$58.72
Current Price
$55.91
$2.81 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 315.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.9%
Revenue declined 46.7%
Earnings declined 99.3%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 8.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MTR
The strongest argument for MTR centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.3% and operating margin at 0.9%.
Bull Case : OXY
The strongest argument for OXY centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 17.7%. PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MTR
The primary concerns for MTR are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OXY
The primary concerns for OXY are Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 74.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MTR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
OXY is growing revenue faster at -8.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor OIL & GAS E&P industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
OXY scores higher overall (65/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Mesa Royalty Trust
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Mesa Royalty Trust owns net royalty interests in various oil and gas producing properties in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
ENERGY · OIL & GAS E&P · USA
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the United States, the Middle East, and Colombia as well as petrochemical manufacturing in the United States, Canada, and Chile.
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